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3.2 miles
Distance
1,123 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:49:23
Avg time
1,118 ft
Altitude change
4,948 ft
Altitude min
6,066 ft
Altitude max
4,948 ft
Altitude start
6,066 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
37.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
358 ft
Distance down
1,063 ft
Distance flat
00:49:23
Avg time

Farewell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72915 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43230 in Trail Running
    • #65710 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

As a climb, Farewell has a stiff beginning of tight switchbacks. As you quickly gain elevation, the climbing grade decreases and even offers a few great views of nearby mountains.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles average
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  • 76 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 789 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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May 11, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 11, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 13, 2026
 No snow on the trail. Two fallen trees. Rain has made the trails primo.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
 Two trees down. Short rideable mucky snow until below the recent forest work.
Nov 22, 2025 @ 8:51pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 22, 2025
Oct 17, 2025 @ 5:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 17, 2025
 Some puddles and mud at the top, otherwise it's pretty dry as you descend. The big problem is the access to this trail: the top of North Fork,...
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Avg: 4.29 (19 votes)
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        Directions to farewell trailhead (44.031720, -121.564670)

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        youtuber Best Trail In Bend Oregon? (Not Phil’s Trail)
        12:00 | 880 | Dec 27, 2020 , Bend
        This Trail BLEW OUR MINDS | Waterfalls,...
        31:59 | 31 | Jan 21, 2026 , Bend
        MTB Bend, Oregon - Farewell (2025)
        18:09 | 109 | Aug 13, 2025 , Bend
        A quick blast down Farewell Trail
        2:31 | 734 | Oct 17, 2012 , Bend

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell

        ▼ Where is Farewell located?
        Farewell is located in Phil's, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Phil's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.03172, -121.56467.
        ▼ How hard is Farewell?
        Farewell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Farewell?
        Farewell has 342 m of elevation gain. The trail has 2 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,508 m to 1,849 m.
        ▼ Is Farewell a point to point trail?
        Farewell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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